3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Volleyball Coach Jen Greeny Visits (Episode 554)

Reaction to the passing of West Virginia legend Jerry West continues following his death on Wednesday at the age of 86.  In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi are joined by former WVU basketball coach John Beilien, Houston Rockets Director of Scouting Chris Wallace, WVU Hall of Fame member Willie Akers, Metronews' Jeff Jenkins and WVU Director of Athletics Content John Antonik.The group shares its thoughts on West's life and the impact he had on the state of West Virginia and the sport of basketball. 

He's  back! Nathan Adrian has returned to Morgantown after another successful season playing professionally in Italy.  The former Mountaineer standout and 3 Guys co-host recaps his season in Italy's highest division.He also shares his insight on his continued development as a player and his future plans. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

Chad Scott is a different dude.  And that's a compliment. The West Virginia University offensive coordinator shares positivity with quick strike phrases, that are validated by how he lives his life.  In this episode, the "Guys" dig deep into Scott's philosophy both on and off the field.  It's a wonderful combination of stories and insight into his five seasons in Morgantown. Brad and Tony also get a breakdown of each offensive position as the Mountaineers begin summer workouts this week. 

She was a top-5 national basketball recruit in high school, but she decided to play volleyball instead.She hired a former professional baseball player, who never played volleyball, to join her first coaching staff. Jen Greeny, West Virginia's new volleyball coach, has made some surprising decisions during her carrer and they've all worked fantastically. Now six months into her new job in Morgantown, the building of the WVU program is operating at full speed. The new coach knows the challenges that lie ahead, but her experience gives her the confidence to know she will succeed. In this episode, Greeny visits Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for an in-depth conversatioin on her career and decision to make Morgantown her new home. 

It's been a storybook season for West Virginia University golf coach Sean Covich.  The Mississippi native, hired to restart the Mountaineer program nine years ago, has guided his squad to the championship round of the NCAA tournament. It's just the second time in school history that a Mountaineer golf team has reached this round.  The only other time it happened was 1947.  So, yeah, it's a big deal. In this episode, Covich reflects on building the WVU program and the significance of this season's accomplishments.  Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

His title is West Virginia University Defensive Coordinator, but Jordan Lesley is so much more than a football coach. In this episode, the "Guys" cover a wide range of topics with Jordan ranging from football to deep sea fishing, and the perfect white chicken chili recipe.It's a classic 3 Guys with more than a few expected bends and turns.  

Trey Lathan is making news. In his first season at West Virginia University, he left his mark as a rising star on the football field and as a successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Trey visits the "Guys" to talk about his debut season and the future of WVU football.  He also talks about his post-football future and aspirations in the business world. Listener questions and comments complete the show. Trey's visit to 3 Guys was sponsored by Daniels Men's Store of Morgantown. 

It's a wrap!  Spring football practice has come to an end for the West Virginia University football team.  Saturday's Gold-Blue Scrimmage was a success.  There was a big crowd, great weather, celebrity coaches, and most importantly, NO injuries. In this episode, Brad and Tony recap the game and respond to listener questions and comments. 

It's time to drop the curtain for the WVU football team. The Mountaineers close their month of workouts on Saturday when they play the annual Gold-Blue Spring Football game.  In this episode, the "Guys" preview the game and discuss what makes a successful spring game. The crew also give an analytical scouting report on new WVU basketball recruit, Toby Okani. What will he bring to the WVU roster? Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

It's an important time for the West Virginia University athletic department.  The Mountaineer basketball program continues to retool its roster and staff, while the football team prepares to close spring practice on Saturday with the Gold and Blue scrimmage. In addition, all WVU coaches are anxious about the closing of the Transfer Portal, which takes place on May 1.  Once the portal closes, coaches will finally have a good idea of their roster for the coming season.  In this episode, the "Guys" discuss a series of topics ranging from basketball and football to Monday's special guest visit by John Beilein at the annual Mountaineer Athletic Club scholarship dinner in Charleston. Listener questions and comments complete the show.